Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Counselor Assistant); Part-Time Hourly

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor promotes breastfeeding to pregnant women and supports breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The counselor contacts WIC participants before and after delivery through clinic visits, phone calls, text messages, emails, letters, or hospital visits, using the provided contact scripts and Natural Nutrition resources as guides. The role also requires accurate recordkeeping, strict confidentiality of client information, and referral of complex breastfeeding situations to the breastfeeding coordinator. Other related duties may be assigned by supervisors or the Breastfeeding Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer or delegate.
• Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• If college credit or degrees are indicated on the application, an unofficial transcript may be uploaded; an official, certified transcript or diploma is required before hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Has breastfed at least one baby and is enthusiastic about breastfeeding.
• Current or past WIC breastfeeding recipient.

Responsibilities

• Promote breastfeeding to pregnant women and provide support to breastfeeding mothers enrolled in WIC.
• Contact WIC breastfeeding mothers within 1–7 days and 8–14 days after delivery by clinic visit, phone call, text message, email, letter, or hospital visit, using the after-delivery contact script as a guide.
• Make weekly contacts for the next three weeks after birth, then contact mothers at least once a month while they continue breastfeeding, using the after-delivery contact script as a guide.
• Refer mothers or infants with complex breastfeeding situations to the breastfeeding coordinator.
• Make prenatal contacts at 16, 20, 24, 27, 31, 35, 39, 40, and 41 weeks of gestation using Natural Nutrition resources and the prenatal contact script as a guide.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts with WIC mothers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by supervisors and/or the Breastfeeding Coordinator.

Benefits

• Retirement benefit choices for temporary hourly positions: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED